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space2 hours ago•118 min saved

Space station mystery crystal grows into a scrolling pyramid in microgravity

Astronauts on the International Space Station grew a potassium chloride crystal in microgravity that formed a hollow, scroll-like pyramid shape due to hopper growth—edges and corners extend faster than the faces when gravity is minimal. This gravity-free growth yields unusually orderly structures and fewer defects, offering insight into ideal crystal formation that could inform Earth-made semiconductors and other advanced materials.

via Live Science|

#crystals #hopper-growth #microgravity

science2 hours ago•59 min saved

ISS reveals gravity’s sculpting hand in hopper crystals

Astronauts on the ISS grew potassium chloride crystals in microgravity, producing hollow, stair-step “hopper” pyramids as edges and corners expand faster than faces. The near-weightless environment prevents gravity from pulling the crystal down, enabling unusually regular, low-defect structures that could inform earthly materials manufacturing and semiconductor tech—demonstrating how microgravity changes crystallization and sparking scientific curiosity.

via Yahoo|

#crystal-growth #hopper-growth #international-space-station

health1 year ago•13 min saved

FDA Fails to Inspect Drug Factory After Multiple Recalls

The FDA has not inspected Glenmark Pharmaceuticals' factory in India despite seven recalls of potassium chloride capsules due to improper dissolution, which poses a potentially deadly risk. The FDA's last inspection was over four years ago, and the agency has been criticized for its slow response and inadequate oversight of foreign drug manufacturers. The recalls have been linked to several deaths and hospitalizations, highlighting systemic issues in the FDA's regulation of generic drugs produced overseas.

via The People's Pharmacy|

#drug-safety #fda #glenmark-pharmaceuticals

health2 years ago•0 min saved

"Reducing High Blood Pressure: The Power of Salt Substitutes"

Consuming potassium-rich foods like bananas, sweet potatoes, and spinach, or taking potassium chloride supplements, can help reduce high blood pressure by balancing sodium levels in the body and relaxing blood vessel walls, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. However, it's important to consult a healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your diet or taking supplements.

via Daily Kos|

#diet #health #high-blood-pressure

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Salt Substitutes: A Key to Lowering High Blood Pressure Risk"

A study suggests that using a salt substitute, such as potassium chloride, along with other flavorings like mushroom, seaweed, and lemon, can significantly lower the risk of developing high blood pressure. The research, conducted in elder care facilities in China, found that replacing salt with a substitute reduced the risk of high blood pressure over a two-year period. The findings are applicable to people in other countries, including the U.S., where excessive salt consumption is common. Lowering salt intake and increasing potassium through substitutes can have a positive impact on blood pressure and heart health, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

via NBC News|

#dietary-recommendations #health #heart-health

health2 years ago•4 min saved

FDA Proposal on Salt Intake Raises Concerns for Kidney Disease Patients; Surgeons in Colorado and St. Louis Perform Groundbreaking Robotic Liver Transplants

Patient advocates are warning that the FDA's proposal to reduce salt intake could have fatal consequences for people with kidney disease, particularly Black Americans. The proposal would allow the use of salt substitutes in foods that have specific regulations, potentially increasing the use of potassium chloride, which can be dangerous for patients with kidney disease. Advocacy groups argue that this could exacerbate health disparities and disproportionately impact Black Americans. While public health advocates support the proposal to reduce salt intake, they call for safeguards to protect kidney patients. The FDA has struggled to find effective ways to reduce Americans' salt intake, and this proposal is one approach to help food companies meet voluntary salt reduction targets.

via STAT|

#fda #health #kidney-disease